Acorn Squash Slices

Acorn Squash Slices

This week’s Market Fresh Cooking recipe is a sweet and delicious quickie! There is squash aplenty at the market these days. Here’s a recipe to jazz up the humble Acorn squash just a skosh.

Recipe and image from www.tasteofhome.com

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup maple syrup

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends.

  2. Place slices in a greased 13×9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle it with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

  3. Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.